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Ep. 582: Are You Pushing People Away? Plus an Easy Way to Make a Room More Inviting

We discuss the seven deadly sins of disconnection—the habits that push others away. We also share an easy hack for making an environment more appealing, and answer a listener's question about reality TV. Resources & links related to this episode: Try my new "Happiness Helpline" o ...  Show more

A Little Happier: How I Found My Way to a Beautiful Piece of Music

By reading a novel, I learned to appreciate a celebrated piece of music. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, ...  Show more

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